Tony Pulis believes West Brom’s fans have forgiven “naughty child” Saido Berahino for wanting to leave.
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Anichebe was played in a holding role in front of the back four, and Pulis said: “When we’ve done games in training we’ve played him in the pocket and he’s done exceptionally well”.
Foster could be out until Christmas “It will be Christmas time I think”.
Foster was coaxed out of worldwide retirement by England ‘s ex-Baggies boss Roy Hodgson but now has increased competition to be one of first-choice Joe Hart’s deputies.
In Foster’s absence, Burnley’s Tom Heaton and Stoke’s Jack Butland have broken into the England squad. “He’s up and running again now so fingers crossed he’ll be ready to go before Christmas”.
The England Under-21 global handed in a transfer request and vowed never to play for the club while chairman Jeremey Peace was in charge, as reported by the Telegraph, in a bid to force through a move to Spurs.
“I think Saido was concerned there might be a little turning of the tide but they were absolutely wonderful when he came on against Southampton and last Saturday against Villa”, said the Welshman.
“They’ve embraced him and brought him back into the fold – that naughty child”, Pulis told reporters.
A much-changed West Brom side lost 3-0 to Norwich City in the League Cup on Wednesday, with a stronger XI expected when they return to Premier League business at home to Everton on Monday.
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There were rumors that Everton’s prized defender John Stones might miss this game against West Brom because of a knee injury, but there are no official announcements as of yet.
